Galamsey

Joseph Yamin denies illegal mining allegations

National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Yamin, has strongly denied any involvement in illegal mining activities, following…

12 months ago

Mahama declares galamsey a national emergency, announces regional security recruitment

President John Dramani Mahama has declared illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, a national emergency due to its devastating impact…

12 months ago

Forestry Commission CEO issuing Entry Permits for mining in forest reserves

On March 7, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to ending mining activities in Ghana’s forest reserves, hence…

12 months ago

Chinese envoy says Ghanaians fuel galamsey, not China

Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has blamed Ghanaians for the persistent illegal mining crisis, known as galamsey. According to…

1 year ago

Catholic Bishops rally behind Mahama’s tough stance on galamsey

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has thrown its weight behind President John Dramani Mahama’s renewed crackdown on illegal mining,…

1 year ago

Galamsey fight won’t be won in four months, but we won’t give up – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling the illegal mining menace, acknowledging the complexity of the issue…

1 year ago

Bissue urges OSP to release full video in galamsey case

Charles Bissue has challenged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to present the complete, unedited version of the 2019…

1 year ago

GJA urges Lands Minister to involve media in fight against ‘galamsey’

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to actively involve the media…

1 year ago

Wontumi’s excavators seized in massive anti-illegal mining operation

In a major clampdown on illegal mining activities, an intelligence-led operation by the Ghana Police Service, acting on behalf of…

1 year ago

26 arrested in galamsey bust linked to Chairman Wontumi’s firm

A joint police operation in the Western Region has resulted in the arrest of 26 individuals suspected of engaging in…

1 year ago

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